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chat_2024-12-20

Here is a summary of the key ideas and sentiments expressed by the ai16z partners in this Discord chat about tokenomics:

Key Ideas:

  1. Acknowledge the community's concern that the core team hasn't addressed tokenomics much publicly. Partners suggest the team tweet that they are actively working on tokenomics, even without specifics, to reassure holders.

  2. Create an official ai16z launchpad for Eliza-based projects. This would be the key mechanism to implement flywheel tokenomics that accrue value to the $ai16z token. Ideas include:

  • Take a fee on launches (like OpenSea/PumpFun models)
  • Require holding $ai16z to get allocation in launches (like Binance)
  • Make $ai16z the token to purchase Initial Agent Offerings
  • Have launched projects pair their tokens with $ai16z to provide liquidity
  • Provide additional support to launched projects (collaboration, investment, promotion)

  1. Enable a community "curation" process where partners/DAO members can review and vouch for serious projects before launch. Helps reduce low-quality or scam projects.

  2. Implement a token-based reputation system. AI agents can earn or lose rep based on performance and user feedback. $ai16z holdings weight the feedback. Projects can lock $ai16z to show commitment.

  3. Do not increase $ai16z token supply. Find other ways to accrue value without dilution.

Sentiment:

  • Strong consensus that current tokenomics relying on donations is insufficient. Major concern from investors.
  • Excitement and alignment around creating an official launchpad as the key tokenomics initiative. Seen as essential to create a flywheel like Opensea, Binance, etc.
  • Belief that ai16z's brand, tech and community are a big competitive advantage for a launchpad. Curation by the DAO could be a key differentiator.
  • Desire to implement tokenomics in a way that doesn't compromise the open-source ethos of Eliza.
  • Confidence that with improved tokenomics, $ai16z should be a top valued token given the strength of the underlying tech.
  • Urgency to implement upgrades soon to reverse negative price action and FUD. But also patience to do it thoughtfully.